prelude
Example Sentences
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He called for a comprehensive ceasefire as a prelude to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Yet while an increase in wholesale prices is a prelude of sorts to what consumers end up paying for goods and services, the relationship is far from exact.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
It could be the biggest IPO ever but it also might just be the prelude for a record-breaking merger.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Administration officials fielded phone calls from executives and political allies trying to decipher whether Trump’s threat was a bluff or a prelude to an escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Although I did not respond to these overtures, the mere fact that they were talking rather than attacking could be seen as a prelude to genuine negotiations.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing prelude
"Two Kinds" (from The Joy Luck Club) by Amy Tan
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
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"Total Loss Weekend" by Don Delillo
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